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Unemployment rate up a tick to 8.3, July jobs came in at 163K

Posted on August 3, 2012 by kmr

Better than expected. Look for the focus of the political spin to be on what 8.3 percent means. Something like: Romney Camp: Unemployment rate up Obama Camp: People who gave up looking for work are back looking for work Also … Continue reading →

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Jobs numbers much lower than expected

Posted on April 6, 2012 by kmr

March’s employment numbers are out. This is that exciting time of the month when pundits get to pretend they’re economists and business writers get to pretend they’re pundits. The numbers that came out this morning showing a much lower amount … Continue reading →

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